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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.22, 1,349.52 and 668.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.22, 1,349.52 and 668.64 is: 1,003.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.22 : 1,349.52 = 668.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.22/1,349.52 = 668.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.22x = 1,349.52 × 668.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.22x = 902,343.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,343.05/899.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.47

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